ENROLLMENT POLICY
ATTENDANCE
Students enrolled in the Career Center are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Instructors will keep daily records of student attendance.
Students with excessive absences may be separated from the program.
If unable to attend classes regularly, students should request to be withdrawn from the program.
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
All students are expected to make academic progress. Any student who attends class, but who does not demonstrate effort and is not academically productive, may be separated from the program. Students will NOT be allowed to be idle during instruction time.
STUDENT NONCOMPLIANCE
Students may be separated for noncompliance. It is expected that students will work cooperatively with the instructor, staff members, and with other class members.
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Use of the computer and Internet provides great educational benefits to students. Unfortunately, however, some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, or potentially offensive to some people. Access to the Internet is given as a privilege to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. We require that ALL students read the following rules for acceptable behavior while utilizing the computer in the classroom. Students are responsible for good behavior on the Internet. The student agrees to the following:
- I will NOT play games or use the computer resources for nonacademic purposes.
- I will NOT violate any copyright laws.
- I will use e-mail and chat rooms only when authorized by the instructor for academicpurposes.
- I will not access, write, transmit, or send unethical, illegal, immoral, inappropriate, obscene, orquestionable information of any type.
- I will not download files without permission from the instructor.
- I will not intentionally download, upload, or execute viruses.
- I will not corrupt, destroy, delete, or manipulate system data.
- I will not change the settings of the machine without the permission of the instructor.
- I will not use the computer to harass, insult, or attack others.
- I will not intentionally damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks.
- I will not use another’s password.
- I will not trespass in another’s folders, work, or files.
- I will not intentionally waste limited resources, including through the use of “chain letters” and messages broadcasted to mailing lists or individuals.
- I will not employ the network for commercial purposes.
- I will not reveal the personal address or phone number of myself or any other person without permission from the instructor.
I understand the use of the computers is a privilege. Violation of the rules described above will result in the loss of computer privileges and could result in expulsion and / or criminal charges. I have read, or had explained to me, and understand the above stated rules. I agree to comply with said rules. I also understand that any user having a history of problems may be denied access to the computer resources.
CODE OF CONDUCT
This Code of Conduct is established to assure that all students enrolled in the Career Center are provided with a barrier free learning environment. Students are expected to be self-disciplined, to be able to work independently, and to be sufficiently motivated to begin and continue lessons without constant monitoring from the instructor.
GENERAL RULES
- Students should arrive promptly and remain in class for the entire time unless otherwise excused.
- Students are to sign in upon arrival and sign out when they leave. Your instructor cannot sign you in or out.
- Southern Union is a smoke free campus. Students may not smoke on any campus properties.
- Each class has a scheduled break time. Students are expected to be in the classroom at all times otherthan the designated break time. Eating will be limited to that break time only.
- Use of the telephone on the premises should be reserved for emergencies only. Routine outgoing and incoming calls are prohibited. The use of cell phones, or other electronic devices is prohibited unless approved by the instructor prior to use.
- No children are allowed in the classroom.
- No visitors are allowed during instructional time.
- Students must be fully clothed at all times.
- Students are expected to cooperate with the teacher at all times. Obstruction or disruption of teaching will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with authority may result in suspension from classes.
- Instructional materials may NOT be removed from the classroom without permission. The materials may be checked out through an instructor.
The following actions may result in a student’s suspension from the Career Center for a period up to 90 days. A second violation may result in permanent dismissal from the program.
- Destruction, damage, or misuse of College, public, or private property.
- Disruptive behavior such as fighting, cursing, and use of foul language.
- Physical abuse, verbal threats of violence, intimidation, and physical or mental harassment.
- Inappropriate sexual conduct.
- Drinking alcoholic beverages or using any type of mind altering drugs before or during class. Use of controlled substances, such as drugs and alcohol, is prohibited. If a student is suspected of being under the influenceof these substances, the student may be sent home.
- Disruptive or disorderly conduct that interferes with the rights and opportunities of others.
The following actions may result in automatic suspension or expulsion from the Southern Union State Community College Career Center.
- Possession of firearms or weapons of any kind whether in class or a personal vehicle on school property.
- Use of a weapon, or any other instrument, with the intent to cause physical harm to another individual.
- Possession of any drug defined as illegal under local, state, or federal law.
- Fighting at the instructional site.
Law enforcement will be summoned when deemed necessary in each of these circumstances.